Senior Interactive Designer (UI)

At Curriculum Associates (CA), we believe a diverse team leads to diversity in thinking, making our products better for teachers and students. If you read this job description, feel energized by what you see here, and believe you could bring passion and commitment to the role, but you aren’t sure you meet every qualification, please apply! Above all, we are looking for the right person!

The Senior Interactive Designer on the Platform Design Team will be responsible for helping lead the evolution of the UI of our educator and student experiences in close collaboration with the Interactive Art Director and AVP of Creative. This role involves working across multiple projects with the goal of creating, maintaining and scaling our design system holistically and efficiently. Key initiatives will focus on scalable design systems that meet WCAG accessibility requirements.

Please note, a design portfolio is required for consideration.

The impact you'll have:

• Translate student and educator needs into user-centered design solutions
• Design, maintain and scale front-end design systems for our educator and student experiences Develop and socialize component libraries, styleguides and design guidelines, and ensure that designs are aligned with brand standards and industry trends
• Maintain, update and improve existing products
• Develop designs in close collaboration with Platform UX Designers and the Art Director
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including researchers, product managers, developers, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to identify user requirements, design user-centered solutions, and iterate on feedback
• Design for accessibility and WCAG requirements
• Ensure all media is user-focused, highly engaging, and relevant to students of various abilities and
• varied demographics such as gender, ethnicity, and age
• Follow established processes in the workflow as well as having the ability to identify opportunities to improve the process.

Who we're looking for:

• 5+ years of experience in interface/UI design
• Experience developing, maintaining, and scaling design systems and/or component libraries a must Compelling portfolio showcasing your UI design skills
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma and/or Adobe Creative Suite
• Proven ability to work as part of a cross-functional production team in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment
• Strong graphic design skills with a focus on UI design
• Strong written and verbal communicator
• Combination of experience and education amounting to Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field

Application deadline: August 1, 2024. This is subject to close earlier if there is a high volume of applicants or a qualified hire is made.

Benefits and Pay Range:
Pay Range – This role’s range is $69,250 - $118,250 The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that Curriculum Associates considers in making compensation decisions based on our Compensation Philosophy. Actual base pay within that range will vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, prior experience and relevant skill sets. At Curriculum Associates, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances for each case. This role is also eligible to participate in the company bonus plan. The Company recognizes that minimum wage varies by location and will ensure all compensation decisions comply with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits – Benefit eligible employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan and receive an employer match. Employees have access to a flexible vacation and sick policy in addition to twelve paid holidays and a winter office closure between Christmas and New Year's, as well as a number of additional perks and benefits.

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